Speaker: Eric McKie, Owner at Green Oak LLC

My Educational Programs / Sessions @ Cultivate

Succession or Sell: Taking Over a Horticulture Business
Monday, July 17 • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Succession and exit planning are hot topics in the green industry. Even though Baby Boomers comprise 21% of the U.S. population, they own 60% of all U.S. businesses, and 83% of those owners have no set succession plan. The Horticultural Industry is known for being composed of many family-run businesses. However, only 30% of family-owned businesses survive into the 2nd generation.

Our panel of business owners is comprised of those who have successfully taken over a family business either from inside the family or purchased it from the outside. Family and new owners will share their experiences, challenges, strategies, and advice for a successful generational transfer or taking over a family-run business. What were some of the pitfalls, and what would they have done differently? What worked and led to a successful transfer of ownership internally and externally?

Employee Development, Retention, & Engagement: An Industry Discussion
Tuesday, July 18 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The people engagement component of running your interiorscape business impacts every person within your organization. During this session, a panel of leaders and innovators will talk about what they do, why, and where they are going in relation to developing their teams for the future. Be ready to share your ideas or ask questions during this interactive session!